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Queer, Trans & Ally Youth Talent Auditions for QYLA 2026

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QYLA 2026 Youth Talent Auditions

Auditions Date & Time: TBA

The 29th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards is looking for two youth emcees AND two performers or youth group performances for the awards ceremony taking place on May 9, 2026 at Pajaro Valley High School in Watsonville.

Looking for high school and middle school talent in:

  • Singing
  • Dancing
  • Drag King or Drag Queen
  • Instrumental Music
  • Emcees

This is a youth show and we want to show off our LGBTQIA2S+ youth’s talent — Please come and audition.

When: TBA

Time: TBA / 15 minute audition time slots

Audition Location: TBA

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For more information, contact us at: (831) 427-4004 or talent@QYLA.org

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